Fresh
It's never less than watchable, a bizarre hybrid that somehow works as a whole, even though its various components don't mesh.
Peter Howell, Toronto Star
Diary of a Mad Black Woman
Time heals the heart. Faith heals the rest.
2005 · 1h 57m · PG-13
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Directed by
Tyler Perry
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Diary of a Mad Black Woman
Overview
Charles, an attorney, and Helen, his devoted wife, seem to have everything – money, a beautiful mansion – the American Dream. However, as Helen prepares to celebrate their 18th wedding anniversary, her life takes an unexpected twist when she comes home to find her clothes packed up in a U-Haul van parked in the driveway. Charles is divorcing her and kicks her out. Helen moves in with her grandmother Madea, an old woman who doesn't take any lip from anyone. Madea helps Helen through these tough times by showing her what is really important in life. Helen is forced to rediscover love, life, and religion in her pursuit for happiness.
Director and cast
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15%
Tomatometer
Rotten
It's a cheap melodrama that presses all the right sentimental buttons.
Rick Groen, Globe and Mail
Rotten
Perry doesn't have any delusions of artistry, and potentially, at least, that's refreshing. But any points he earns for lack of pretense are immediately gobbled up by his lack of subtlety.
Stephanie Zacharek, Salon.com
Fresh
Raucous and overwrought, the movie is still a hoot to watch and even more fun to talk back to.
Ruthe Stein, San Francisco Chronicle
Rotten
The material comes off as a serious miscalculation in Perry and director Darren Grant's film adaptation.
Tom Keogh, Seattle Times
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